England have confirmed that Saracens fly half Owen Farrell will miss the RBS 6 Nations after suffering a knee ligament injury. Farrell was assessed by a specialist yesterday evening who confirmed that he suffered a high grade medial ligament strain that will keep him out for the duration of the Championship. Saracens centre Brad Barritt

Maro Itoje linked up with the England Saxons camp in Teddington earlier this week. Alongside Saracens teammate Chris Ashton, the 20-year old lock forward has been training with the Saxons squad as Jon Callard’s side prepare to face the Irish Wolfhounds on Friday evening in Cork. Speaking from the Saxons camp, Itoje says he has